“The entire board is well balanced with longtime industry veterans as well as young talent who bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to the challenges and possibilities in our industry,” ITMA director Catherine Morsell said. “We’re also excited about tapping the insights of two furniture industry liaisons, because furniture manufacturers represent over 50 percent of the customers who attend Showtime.”

John Kearns, president of Hamilton Fabric Sales in High Point, will assume the board presidency for a two-year term.

The ITMA is a nonprofit organization whose members represent the mills, converters, tanneries and trimming manufacturing companies that supply decorative coverings for the home furnishings trade. The group organizes Showtime, the semi-annual textile show in High Point, and supports educational programs to help students of textile design and marketing. For more information, go to www.itma-showtime.com.